Furthermore, compared to two-component polyurethane coatings, polysiloxane
coatings with Dow Corning® 3055 Resin have similar physical
properties – but with better corrosion resistance. With such improved
performance, there is the potential to use a two-coat polysiloxane system
instead of the three-coat system needed with a two-component polyurethane
topcoat, which means reduced labor costs and faster return-to-service.

“We are excited about Dow Corning® 3055 Resin because it can be
used in a wide variety of protective coating applications,” said Jim
Stange,
Dow Corning’s North America Market Manager, Coatings. “What makes Dow
Corning® 3055 Resin especially intriguing is the potential utility for
performance improvement in applications outside of traditional protective
coatings, such as fire-resistant and intumescent coatings, composite polymers,
industrial adhesives, and high-temperature coatings.”

Dow Corning offers a comprehensive selection of innovative
silicon-based additives, resins and binders for the coatings industry. In
addition to materials, the company provides supportive services and solutions
tailored to the specific business needs of the global coatings industry. To
learn more about Dow Corning’s full range of coatings solutions, go to dowcorning.com/coatings.

About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (dowcorning.com) provides
performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more than 25,000
customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more
than 7,000 products and services through the Dow Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning
is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated. More
than half of Dow Corning’s annual sales are outside the United States.